Made for day hikes and overnight trips that cover variable terrain, the Trail Back provides reliable stability and easy adjustment in a light and compact package.
Made with UL-certified recycled aluminum shafts. Made with UL-certified recycled aluminum shafts. As part of Black Diamond's commitment to innovation and minimizing our environmental footprint, the aluminum shafts of our trekking poles are made with UL validated 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminum. By total finished weight, our poles contain a minimum of 14% recycled content. Learn More
We trust what we make because we use what we make. We trust what we make because we use what we make. All Black Diamond products are covered by a two year warranty policy. Learn More
Combining six decades of innovation with Black Diamond’s unique company culture of using and testing our products in the mountains. Our experience outdoors is what inspires and informs our engineering in the lab, and in turn the engineering leads to new gear and apparel that improve the mountain experience.
Overall rating: 4.6363635 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: [feel, grip, poles].
"These seem like a very good bang for your buck set of poles. Seem super solid and they look great."
"Just received my new poles and the flick locks are WAY over tightened. Couldn't open them. . . hurt my thumbs trying. I loosened them with a screw driver and they seem ok now, but why would they come with the flick locks so over tightened that a grown man (with strong thumbs!) can't open them? This is a quality assurance issue that really should be checked before they leave the factory/warehouse."
"They work great! The telescoping feature can sometimes lead to an unstable configuration, but that has not been the case here. Weight, durability, and ease of use for the cost are truly the best of their class."
"Classic pole and the price point is right. Much better than the collapsible ultra light ones, which these poles replaced."
"We just replaced our "old" Black Diamond trekking poles, used extensively for nearly 15 years, with new Black Diamond trekking poles, same model = Trail Back. We're obviously happy campers as all these years later we stayed with Black Diamond. Excellent, lightweight, fully adjustable, durable. Very pleased. Easy to order online, prompt delivery as promised, reasonable price. What's not to love?"
"Lightweight, sturdy. and easy to adjust. The grips are quite comfortable as well."
"I've used these poles for 3 mountains so far: -Pichincha Integral: 12 km treck at avg 4500 meters -Imbabura: 7km treck with +1500 meters elevation change -Iliniza Norte: summit at 5100 meters So far, great. they are light, easy to pack and stow. They feel sturdy and well constructed. Tip seems durable"
"These poles helped me into the crater of Mt. St. Helen's. They are tough and durable. I'll have to replace the mud baskets due to the harsh terrain but other than that they did an awesome job."
"These have held up well, through the Grand Canyon, several ultra runs, and plenty of casual hikes. Comfortable and durable, what more can you ask for?"
"I love way these poles feel in my hands. The flip clip is also so easy to work with! They clip tightness is also adjustable if you feel like they're too hard or easy to clasp in, which is really handy for me. 10/10 recommend!"
| Usable Length | Best For |
|---|---|
| 100 – 140 cm | Up to 6'4"+ |
On flat ground the top of the trekking pole handle should be at waist or hip level and your elbow at 90 degrees (see illustration).
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